Multi-awarded actress and Oscar winner Helen Mirren unfolds her revelation - to be part of "Fast and Furious."
Having known for her roles in several hit films such as "The Passion of Ayn Rand" (1999), "Prime Suspect: The Scent of Darkness (1995), "Elizabeth I" (2005), "Prime Suspect: The Final Act" (2006), "The Queen" (2006), Mirren will not submit to her aspiration to be part of the action street racing film "Fast and Furious," as per Contact Music.
The actress expressed his thoughts in her interview with Yahoo. Mirren said that to become part of a "Fast and Furious" film is her burning desire and she wants to be a tough driver in the said franchise. She also disclosed that she does drive as part of "Top Gear," doing her laps within a satisfactory time. The actress also said that she will be in "Fast and Furious 8."
About Vin Diesel, Mirren loves the actor because of his brilliance, greatness, and smartness. Aside from driving, he gave the actress an inspiration to become part of a car racing movie, which the actress views as a fun activity.
The actress also gave her thoughts on women's roles as characters. For Mirren, the world should be pushed "forward", just like her role as Maria Altmann, in "Woman in Gold." The character was described as decorous, humorous, spirited, great, and intellectual, by the actress. She also loved the concept of having female teenage heroines, such as in "Divergent." She even teased wanting to join the film and become an antagonist.
The upcoming "Fast and Furious 7" will star Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Dwayne Johnson, and Lucas Black.
The film is helmed by Director James Wan, along with Michael Fottrell, Adam McCarthy, F. Valentino Morales, Neal Mortiz, Thomas Tull, and Samantha Vincent as co-producers. Chris Morgan and Gary Scott Thompson penned the script.
"Fast and Furious 7" is set to hit theaters on Apr. 3.